Lille vs Marseille

In a crucial Ligue 1 showdown at Decathlon Arena on Sunday night, Lille and Marseille face off, both vying for Champions League qualification next season.

Les Dogues secured a confident victory on the road against struggling Angers in their last outing, while Les Olympiens delivered an impressive home win over Brest.

Having claimed fourth place in Ligue 1 last season to earn a Champions League qualifying spot, Lille are now pushing for direct entry into the league phase. Currently third in the standings, they aim to solidify their top-three position with a strong finish.

Lille took a significant step toward securing a place in Europe’s premier club competition last weekend, with second-half strikes from Alexsandro Ribeiro and Hakon Haraldsson sealing a two-goal triumph over relegation-battling Angers.

Riding a three-match winning run as the season nears its climax, Lille sit two points behind second-placed Marseille and two ahead of fifth-placed Lyon, with just three games left.

With a Champions League League Phase spot still to be confirmed, Bruno Genesio’s team will look to maintain their stellar form at Decathlon Arena, where they’ve won their last four league matches.

Star striker Jonathan David, a standout on Europe’s biggest stages, is nearing personal bests after consecutive 26-goal seasons, having already notched 25 goals across all competitions in 2024-25.

After a disappointing eighth-place finish last season, 10-time Ligue 1 champions Marseille have roared back to contention, with Sunday’s visitors thriving on the South Coast.

Les Olympiens extended their home winning streak to four league matches last weekend, as Amine Gouiri’s stunning hat-trick led them to a commanding 4-1 victory over mid-table Brest in front of 62,000 fans at Stade Velodrome.

Mason Greenwood, who scored Marseille’s second goal in that rout, has flourished in Ligue 1, with the ex-Manchester United talent contributing 18 goals and four assists in 31 league appearances this season.

With three wins in their last four top-flight matches, Roberto De Zerbi’s side hold second place, four points clear of fifth-placed Lyon, with only nine points left to play for.

Despite earning 27 away points this season—second only to champions Paris Saint-Germain—Marseille have faltered on the road lately, losing their last four Ligue 1 away games by a combined score of 12-2.